Meth labs seized, arrests made in New Caney area

Matthew Trana

Published 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2002

The owner of a residence, located in the 23600 block of Roberts Road, discovered unknowm persons occupying the location. Forced entry had been made, and the owner found a suspected clandestine methamphetamine laboratory and contacted Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies.

"We obtained useable fingerprints and photographs at the laboratory," said Lt. K. Ariola of the Special Investigation Unit. "The case is still under investigation."

The laboratory evidence was transported to the Department of Public Safety, and all other laboratory items were transported for disposal. More than 400 grams of suspected methamphetamine solution were seized.

On Oct. 4, the following arrests were made in Willis:

* James Kim Whitson, 43, was arrested during a traffic stop for possession of a controlled substance. Approximately 2.1 grams of methamphetamine were seized.

* Alvin Conrad McCrorey, 49, was arrested during a traffic stop for possession of a controlled substance. More than 400 grams of methamphetamine were seized.

* Charles Roger Payne, 31, and Virginia Payne, 32, were arrested in the 100 block of Janet Drive for manufacturing and possession of a controlled substance. Quantities of methamphetamine as well as chemicals and equipment used in the production of methamphetamine were seized in the residence.

On Oct. 8, the following arrests were made in Polk County:

* Terry Eugene Lawson, 40, and James Lawson, 31, were arrested at Sportsman Retreat in Onalaska for manufacturing a controlled substance and on open warrants.

On Oct. 8, the following arrests were made in San Jacinto County:

* Tonya Moore, 27, Michael Barber, 26, and Kenneth Hubert, 32, were arrested during a traffic stop for possession of a controlled substance.

On Oct. 8, the following arrests were made in Trinity County:

* Mark Helton, 35, and Jennifer Farrior Helton, 30, were arrested for aggravated possession of a controlled substance and felony child endangerment. There were three, small children present at the residence, which was being used as a private daycare center, during the arrest. Bond for the Helton subjects was set for $100,000 each on the aggravated possession of a controlled substance charges and $30,000 each on the felony child endangerment charges.

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"We believe all these suspects frequented the East Montgomery County area," said Ariola. "These arrests affect everybody.